Ball of Fire Disturbs Six State Region
A bright fireball sighting stirred observers across six states from Kansas City to Nebraska and Oklahoma. Reports describe a ball of fire with a white cloud trail, flashing lights, and a six foot tail. astronomers suggest a meteor while others seek explanations. Local officials and airports recorded similar flashes and witnesses compare the object to a ball of fire moving low across the sky.
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University of Nebraska
Collings
Absary
Cst
Oklahoma
Suton
Stillwater
Ok- Za
Gering
Rimbail
Nob
New Cold Blows Across Northern Plains Area Today
A frigid weather front moved through the Northern Plains with subfreezing temperatures. Reports from Minot and nearby areas noted around freezing to 10 degrees in the morning, while conditions remained dangerous on roads across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Forecasters warned of continued cold and wind chills, with some locations seeing brisk gusts and drifting snow.
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Chicago
Edoan
Dakotas
Minot
Ceal Lakes
New Engh
Seth Berth
Dex
Cougars Route to Narrow Win in Afternoon Game
The Cougars edged to a 45-29 lead by mid afternoon as Ack Eagers battled to close the gap, with Be Use decuhing fags and Besta wealth Hene cited in the sparse readable play-by-play.
Weather forecast for Orlaboma area tonight
Readable fragment indicates colder air tonight with possible fog and low visibility. Mentions patchy clouds and forecasts night temperatures in the 40s, with an expectation of cloudy conditions and light winds.
Veteran of East Central Campus Fallen by Lightning
Death struck East Central College when a long uprooted tree crushed a beloved campus benefactor last summer. Students observe services this week as remnants of Cal ly Catty, known by many on campus, are prepared for cremation by Mr. Cox. family members and fellow students mourn the loss of a devoted servant to the school community.
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Reme
Vienna
Cadi
Science Hall
Ciel Catty
College Fenmeries
Tuesden
Anc
Catty
East Central
Hatchett
East
Mom Burleing
Amet Aymnasiant
Cox
Carey
Ammumbes
Brothers and Sinters
Tension High On East Central Campus Today
Tension rises at East Central as a major college basketball clash with Southeastern of Durant looms. Dean WLB Mo scin announces vivid changes while an overcapacity crowd expected. Hundreds of East Central students prepare to cheer the home team amid graduation ties and campus spirit.
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East Central
Oise A HS
Durant
Mare Kingting
Dean Wlb
Moscin
USSES
Theatel
Centeal
Pkivs
Binsels
Vhs Kame
Ahood Te
Tom Row
Pet
East Central Wilts
Ade
City Police Adopt Two Way Radio System for Efficiency
City police switch to six way radio in patrol cars to boost efficiency. Police Chief Cecil Smith seeks county sheriff use of the new system. Sheriff Clyde Kigata notes funding gaps and inability to deploy widely. He proposes shared use of equipment with county officers and on duty sergeant assistance if feasible.
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Cecil Smihy
Sherif Clyde Kigata
Boise
Nj Ie
Lavent
Oxcise Board
Soyith
Fel Lysherill
Erty Patlee
Schoolmasters See Showing of Films in Pontotoc County
Ray Stepnar led a Pontotoc County school meeting on a Wednesday evening. Ralph Gaither of Bast Stoel pinned two in the group and shared duties. Guests Elms from the college film unit included Bobby Ball of Phlahoma ani Versity and A Stratford. Francis, president of OA, would not attend while Stegat, VP, ran the dig night event. The meeting began late as the state convention was underway.
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Ray Stepnar Wes
Pontodoc
Stesah
kPa
Tulsan Heroic Crash Victim Dies After Selfless Act
Clyde Bradley of Tulsa gave his life during a fatal truck crash near Tahlequah Oklahoma. Braving flames he attempted to steer a gasoline truck away from buildings and bystanders, but perished in the effort. The crash started when brakes failed on US 62 near the city edge, sending the vehicle across six blocks of the business district before striking a culvert and igniting. One other driver, Fraley, struggled to slow the rig and was thrown clear. A mayoral funeral noted the loss of the 34 year old, with 44 others reported to have been hurt in the incident.
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Tamlequcah
Okla
UPI
Clyde Bradley
Tulsa
Tus
Ciy
Tihle
Oper Country
Stove Highway St
Fraley
Hoyn
Lown
Tahlequah Pets
Mira
Calwasty
Claude Sturdivant
Northwest
Star- Riwaunt
Wildcat Well Opens Peel Prospect in New Discovery
A cryptic report describes a wildcat well near Peel with Trenton limestone, about a mile east of the Besee discovery and near Delaney production. Observers note gear trials, mud recovery, and an apparent oil show, with ongoing drilling activity and preparatory work observed Wednesday afternoon.
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Sehio
Beboe Riscovary
Mare
Pomtotny
Mhfong
Trenton Lwe
Besee
Evan
Pre-Election Tension Rises Among Czechia
Prague reports rising pre election tension as Czech parties trade charges. Communists push for a new constitution while right wing and democratic groups accuse each other of plotting upheaval. Violence and accusations of terror spill into factories and political rhetoric intensifies. Premier Gotwald and President Benes feature in the debate over security, reform, and political direction.
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Hk Goldberg
Prague
Lotal
Eduard Benes v
Rent Control Bill Clears House Vote Plan
The House Rules Committee cleared rent control legislation allowing members to vote next week with current controls set to expire soon. A 30 day extension is expected after Senate action, giving lawmakers time to study and negotiate while limiting tenant rents to about 425 dollars a month for some households.
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Washington
Fel
Ronsh
House
House Rules Committee
Senate
Pee Media Renk
Wocoli
Brother of Adan Now at Shawnee
Three Indian agents operating as any agencies in Oklahoma have a total of U2 yaars experi ence with the US. Indiana Ser Views One of them, William A. Gow forth, ceotier of El P. Gatorch of Ada, hes opened an office int bu wine, Bee liga dng! B& Years experience with the Daediana ser 1 View Guiorth mowork "fis office fron Anacarke to Shawnee only POOR Patrick Homtey opened an of thce Contho. He is the semior namy he agencies with 3a You's camumemer. At Pawnes, John Ty fnitason his 27 years experience with tise agency.
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Oklahoma
Indiana Ser
William A. Gowforth
el P. Gatorch
Ada
Daediana Ser
Guiorth Mowork
Fis
Shawnee
Patrick Homtey
Camumemer
Pawnes
John Ty Fnitason
Tise Agency
Correction of Sea Scout meeting time announced
The Sea Scout meeting will be at 7 30 PM at the First Baptist Church, not 5 30 PM as previously announced on Wednesday, clarifying the scheduled time and location for members.
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Helleninhe Phas
First Baptist Amater
Wits
Commodity Prices Edge Higher in Mixed Market
Prices moved within a narrow range on Nervous commodity markets as Illinois Steel Corp gained on semi finished steel and grain futures rose slightly. Butter and lard traded lower or flat, skins and cottonseed oil slipped, while retail prices varied across stores. Households faced higher grocery costs yet some chains cut meat and poultry prices as overall demand and caution persisted.
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York
Industris
Cayhegie Tlinois Steel Corp
Veriprday
Conan
New York
Chicago
Business Bulletin
New York City
New York Stock Exchange
Chilean President Opens Antarctic Bases Under Sovereignty Claim
In Santiago on February 1971 President Gonzalez Villela inaugurated two Chilean weather stations in disputed Antarctic territory, declaring it the Land of Tomorrow. The ceremonies included a formal shore landing as Canada and Britain cited sovereignty disputes, while Chile asserts historic rights and plans to maintain sovereignty and military presence.
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Chile
Gaeriel Gonzacea Villela
Antarctic
Gonzalez
Port Sovereignty
Greenwiel
Gland
South
Sherlands
South America
Ferdeg
Bernarda Ding
Covadonga
Ts Peola
Berritary
Arivt
South Pole
Aviva
Bill Donaghey Holds Out Over Salary Clause
The Ada Hereford and Globe falter as Bill Donaghey remains a holdout over contract terms and salary, delaying his signing with the team. Reports indicate Donaghey seeks more favorable terms before joining spring training, with options including Pine Bluff and St Louis Browns looming.
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Bil
Tal
Wim
Donighey
Hanning
Pine Bhagi
Ark
St Louis Browns
Sbe
Ah Vouhnenk
Sumer
Senate subcommittee weighs rationing grain for whiskey
Washington reports a senate subcommittee plans rationing to curb whiskey production. Industry leaders push for lower limits while officials claim the industry uses about 209000 bushels a month and propose a ceiling under 2500 to 6000 barrels monthly amid agriculture concerns and government inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
Lee Pacono
Ar Agriculture Dengehnent
Eynae Truman
Delaney Setting Pipe for New Well
Delaney begins pipe work on a second well as W A Delavieus Je acts on a Homer site. First well Nos Huddleston fields produce about 15 barrels daily from the Boggy formation at 1140 feet. The No 2 Huddleston is offset to No 1 with pipe being set in anticipation of production.
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Homer
W. A. Delavieus Je. Acta
Pan
Worlinen
Home Demonstration Council Saturday Meeting in Ada
The Poptetur County Home Demonstration Council will hold a meeting at the church in Ada on Saturday. Mrs Rae Thompson, council president, will lead with demonstrations presented by county members and officers. Everyone interested is welcome to attend.
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Poptetur
Ada Mores
Rae Thompson
Mm Ghasge
Cua
German field marshal List sentenced to life in war crimes case
The court in Germany sentenced Field Marshal Wilhelm List to life imprisonment for war crimes. Seven other Nagi generals were convicted. two were acquitted. The tribunal ruled hostages may be executed by occupation forces under international law if related to the crime, but most cases showed no such relation. Defendants faced killings of hostages in Greece, Yugoslavia, and Albania, with Felmy receiving 15 years for crimes in southern Greece.
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Thomas. A. Reedy
Greece
Yugoslavia
Albania
Helmuth Felray
Charles F. Wesnerstrum
Laws
Walter Kynte
Gremys
Lothar Rendulic
Second Panzer Army
Wilhelm Speidel
Hubert Lanz
Felmy
Ernst Vor Leyser
Ernst Dehnes
Herman Foertsch
Auystadt
Kurt Vor Geitner
Serbia
Marsixel Maximlium
Weichs
Franz Roehme
Sile
Klissura
Sime
The Pessimist Reframes a Crowd Scene
A fragmented internal monologue mocks a crowd gathering near a bus and elevator at a church. The speaker questions why people join the throng and notes the front of the crowd and the elevator obstructions.
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